-hwimbura
Elementary
-hwi-mbu-ra
verb
actions
English:To greedily grab or clutch with fingers, often food.
Shona DefinitionKana munhu aka hwimbura bota anenge achirikambura nezvigunwe achiratidza kukara. -bwimbura, -rimbura .

Definitions

To grasp or clutch something, especially food, with one's fingers in a greedy or avaricious manner. Implies a desire to take more than one's share.

Mwana akahwimbura chikafu chake achiratidza nzara.

Examples

Mwana akahwimbura chikafu chake achiratidza nzara.

The child greedily grabbed his food, showing hunger.

Synonyms

-bwimbura
-rimbura
AI Context

to weed

Quick Reference

What does -hwimbura mean in English?
-hwimbura means "To greedily grab or clutch with fingers, often food." in English.
Definition of -hwimbura
To grasp or clutch something, especially food, with one's fingers in a greedy or avaricious manner. Implies a desire to take more than one's share.
Tsanangudzo ye-hwimbura
Kana munhu aka hwimbura bota anenge achirikambura nezvigunwe achiratidza kukara. -bwimbura, -rimbura .
Part of speech
verb